I chose to make 8 of the 9 blocks so that I could have a tall, thin wallhanging and it has definitely worked.
As this was very much a sampler quilt I took the opportunity to use it to practise my free-motion quilting, using a different pattern in each block. I have already subjected you to most of the quilting patterns I used so won't bore you again other than to show off one pattern that hasn't been posted before.
I got very carried away with myself at one stage and decided to have a go at quilting some flowers! As this is my first attempt please don't look too closely :) It is, however, recognisably a flower, which is more than can be said for some of the other attempts it is fair to say. Still that definitely counts as progress in my book!
The quilt is sashed with Sew Retro Pattern fabric and just in case anyone misses the sewing connection it is bound with Sew Retro Cotton Reels, both by Makower. I added a hanging sleeve at the back when attaching the binding, so now have something else waiting for my other half to put up!
I am thrilled to bits to have this finally finished and must thank Kristy for such a great BOM, and apologise to her too for taking so long to finish!
This is also another finish for Q1 of the FAL, so even more reason to celebrate
And because it is for me I'm posting it to Moira's
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Isn't this great! You did a nice job
ReplyDeleteyou get a whoop from me for this. The quilt flower is so good, surely you drew the pattern first. Very nice wall hanging and hopefully you will not have to wait too olng before it is up on display
ReplyDeleteJust perfect for your sewing room, Fiona. Looks fabulous. Hope you get to enjoy it on your wall soon.
ReplyDeleteOh well done Fiona, it looks great, and the flower is a lovely way of quilting
ReplyDeletethis is so lovely Fiona - they are great patterns but I love your take on it and it will look so great in your sewing space :-)
ReplyDeleteLove this, you put it together beautifully and I love your free motion flower - free motion quilting is something I need to work on big time, it frightens me. I just bought the pattern for those blocks about two weeks ago. Now you have inspired me to make a wall hanging too. It will look great in my brand new sewing room, my DH is assembling some Ikea Expedit shelving as I type!
ReplyDeleteYou will have fun with these blocks Gai. If you think of this as a record of where you are with your quilting, it is less scary, honest :)
DeleteFantastic finish Fiona!! The colors and quilting are perfect and it is sure to make you smile every time you look at it!! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great and I love the quilting. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI think you are very clever doing the FMQ flower - I've been practising too :)
ReplyDeleteI love it. It has turned out beautifully and your quilting looks grea.
ReplyDeleteWell done for finishing, it looks beautiful- great fabric choices. I love that you were brave and did FMQ, the flower is very impressive!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great wallhanging Fiona! I especially like the stash piled up by the door block! The quilting is great too. Also meant to mention the other day that I downloaded your Craftsy tutorial - looks great!
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful Fiona! Perfect!! And I love how you've quilted it, any flowers I would have attempted would look like birds nests!! I hope you have more luck than me with getting things hung up!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I'm trying to figure out how I will fmq mine now. Doing something different in each block sounds fun.
ReplyDeleteLovely wall hanging- looks like it was fun to make too
ReplyDeleteIt looks just beautiful! So glad you stuck with it and finished it! It's just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteWell done Fiona! It's fabulous! Your FMQ is coming on a treat. Love the binding.
ReplyDeleteI think you might win with the finish linked up to the most parties :oD
ReplyDeleteIt is brilliant Fiona and the quilting is great. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteHello Fiona!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection of blocks!
Congratulations on the finish!!!
Esther
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it is beautiful Fiona. All the blocks are amazing, but for some reason the one with the iron and the ironing board seems to be may favorite. So cute!
ReplyDeleteWell done, what a great finish .
This was worth waiting for! I love those blocks, and admire your patience with them. Your quilting look great!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really beautiful. You must be so pleased with it. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I can see lots of flaws but hopefully they will be a great reminder of progress in years to come!
DeleteCongrats on finishing this. Everything about it is amazing :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job! You did fantastic and yes you can tell it's a flower!
ReplyDeleteFiona, You are being quite productive :) I noticed your draft stopper with the little beach houses in an earlier post.... Sew sweet .... I want to make one. I think you FMQ is coming along very well. Beautiful flower! I need to take the plunge and make some little projects to practice FMQ on. I have only done straight line with my walking foot. I am a bit intimidated by FMQ.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit to the girlfriend gap little bits of blue.... I always appreciate your sweet comments. Keep me posted as you finish up your Craftsy BOM. The weather is expected to be in the 60's today! Doing some hand quilting on my other winter project in between loads of laundry today. Mixing the love of sewing with the not so loving laundry. Happy day to you. Janita
Wow, just wow! This is stunning work Fiona, I would just want to stand and stare at it for hours. You must be so proud of it, a future heirloom without doubt.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great and will look wonderful hanging in your sewing room. And what a great piece to practice your free motion quilting on.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty with your quilting!
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